Should You Invest in GXO Logistics Inc (GXO) Now?

GXO Logistics Inc (NYSE: GXO) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 50.07x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for GXO is at 1.68. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 9 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 3 rating it as “overweight,” 3 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”

The public float for GXO is 117.15M, and currently, shorts hold a 2.77% of that float. The average trading volume for GXO on January 10, 2025 was 1.56M shares.

GXO) stock’s latest price update

GXO Logistics Inc (NYSE: GXO)’s stock price has plunge by -1.84relation to previous closing price of 45.54. Nevertheless, the company has seen a 2.76% surge in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. globenewswire.com reported 2025-01-09 that Omnichannel services to foster strong growth and international expansion GXO’s expertise in returns management reinforces efficiency and sustainability TREZZO SULL’ADDA, Italy, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has signed a long-term partnership with Calliope, a lifestyle brand of the Italian fashion franchise Teddy Group. The contract includes warehouse management, e-fullfilment, returns management and value-added services such as labelling and inbound quality control.

GXO’s Market Performance

GXO Logistics Inc (GXO) has experienced a 2.76% rise in stock performance for the past week, with a -10.15% drop in the past month, and a -10.81% drop in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.66%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.84% for GXO. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -0.54% for GXO stock, with a simple moving average of -13.85% for the last 200 days.

Analysts’ Opinion of GXO

Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for GXO stocks, with Citigroup repeating the rating for GXO by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for GXO in the upcoming period, according to Citigroup is $60 based on the research report published on October 09, 2024 of the previous year 2024.

Wells Fargo, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see GXO reach a price target of $58. The rating they have provided for GXO stocks is “Overweight” according to the report published on June 07th, 2024.

TD Cowen gave a rating of “Buy” to GXO, setting the target price at $80 in the report published on April 25th of the previous year.

GXO Trading at -15.86% from the 50-Day Moving Average

After a stumble in the market that brought GXO to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -29.42% of loss for the given period.

Volatility was left at 2.84%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.66%, as shares sank -10.15% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -26.87% lower at present.

During the last 5 trading sessions, GXO rose by +2.76%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -11.87% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $44.94. In addition, GXO Logistics Inc saw 2.76% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.

Insider Trading

Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at GXO starting from Wilson Malcolm, who purchase 10,000 shares at the price of $49.95 back on Jun 11 ’24. After this action, Wilson Malcolm now owns 100,814 shares of GXO Logistics Inc, valued at $499,500 using the latest closing price.

Ashe Gena L, the Director of GXO Logistics Inc, sale 13,370 shares at $50.00 during a trade that took place back on Mar 08 ’24, which means that Ashe Gena L is holding 7,481 shares at $668,500 based on the most recent closing price.

Stock Fundamentals for GXO

Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:

  • 0.03 for the present operating margin
  • 0.12 for the gross margin

The net margin for GXO Logistics Inc stands at 0.01. The total capital return value is set at 0.04. Equity return is now at value 3.63, with 1.02 for asset returns.

Based on GXO Logistics Inc (GXO), the company’s capital structure generated 0.45 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.22. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.83. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 2.02.

Currently, EBITDA for the company is 680.0 million with net debt to EBITDA at 7.6. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 0.93. The receivables turnover for the company is 5.61for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.93. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.86.

Conclusion

In conclusion, GXO Logistics Inc (GXO) has had a mixed performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is bullish, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.

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